As things within The Cook's Nook universe continue to evolve, we wanted to share another local win in our mission to help specific communities receive the healthy food they need: the Food is the Best Medicine (FBM) program.
In news we're thrilled to share, the Cook's Nook was one of fifteen solutions chosen to improve health equity in the Louisville area thanks to The ReConstruct Challenge. The $1.5 million innovation challenge awards each winners a $100,000
Working with a historic organization is always an honor, but when a company is given the chance to collaborate with one that's been around for over 125 years, that's an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Recently, The Cook's Nook was
If there’s one day you know The Cook’s Nook is passionate about, it’s National Food is Medicine Day. Every year on September 14th, many health and food organizations raise awareness about the barriers to healthy food within specific
It’s time for the health system to pay for better food. It’s not just good care; it’s good business. The Cook's Nook Founder and President, Joi Chevalier, joins Medium to discuss challenges of food equity, insecurity, and access — and the realities of living with a chronic health condition — as key drivers that underlie the why and how people engage with food. The Cook's Nook works with healthcare providers and community organizations to create innovative ways to get new kinds of food to people for whom proper nutrition can be lifesaving. Read Full Article on Medium
This November, the Travis County Commissioners' Court approved $3.1 million in funding to expand access to fresh food for low-income and other marginalized county residents, in addition to an earlier approval in March this year for $1.8 million for prepared meal services, like The Cook's Nook, that provide county residents in need with nutritionally-dense meals. Our CEO, Amy Bell, spoke to the Commissioner's Court to help elaborate the community benefits that 2022's nearly $5 million dollar investment will have.
The Cook's Nook has been addressing the crucial topics of food access and equity since it was founded in 2017 by Joi Chevalier. After five years, the company has entered a new phase, as Chevalier moved from CEO to
We are excited to announce that we have hired Chef Adrian Lipscombe as Director of Culinary Operations.
We are delighted to announce that Mosaic Meals and Mosaic Meals-To-Go are now partnering with GAMA - Greater Austin Merchants Cooperative Association! This partnership allows us to put our ready-to-eat meals and grab-and-go quick foods in select convenience
This one-time funding from the American Rescue Plan funds helps address food insecurities and meet the needs of our most underserved communities. We are thrilled to see programs around Austin be bolstered through this funding.
